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The media seems to focus solely on the negative off the field stories.

Especially with a player like DeSean. All people seem to concentrate on are his end zone dances and me-first attitude. I'm very glad this story was brought to the public so it can shed some light on the young man during what else happens in his off the field life.

I think Desean gets alot of credit for his off the field work, if anything he gets blamed for his on-field issues(on-field meaning all football realted stuff)

He is kind of like Ocho was(before this year of course), everybody knew him as a good guy actually just didnt like his stuff with teams._________________

The media seems to focus solely on the negative off the field stories.

Especially with a player like DeSean. All people seem to concentrate on are his end zone dances and me-first attitude. I'm very glad this story was brought to the public so it can shed some light on the young man during what else happens in his off the field life.

"The Wounded Warrior Project is a great organization and this is something that I feel very grateful and blessed to be able to do," said Jackson. "My cousin, Jimmy Jackson, was a Sergeant E5 and won two purple hearts and two bronze stars after serving in Vietnam. After seeing what he's dealt with throughout his life, this is a cause that really hits home for me. The people in the military put their lives on the line for us every day. I think it's important to recognize the great service they provide for this country, especially at this time of year. I'm excited to meet some of the soldiers and let them know how much I appreciate what they do. They are true heroes."

Very classy!

Desean Jackson actually came out to my base in DE and talked to us. I gave him a tour of the plane and got to talk to him for a while. It was a good time. Really down to earth._________________
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I remember that bullied kid situation. Desean seems like a genuine nice guy, but the public's view of him is skewed.

yeah, he & the o line told the kid they had his beck if the bullies ever returned, it was cool._________________A sunny disposition is worth more than fortune. Young people should know that it can be cultivated; that the mind like the body can be moved from the shade into sunshine. Thine own reproach alone do fear

Lots of players donate to charities, many have charities and foundations of their own. Desean Jackson gets a special thread because he's a malcontent that finally did something positive and selfless? Where's the threads for the charitable guys that actually live it and breathe it? Eh, should have been an Eagles forum topic or post.

Yes, lots of NFL players donate to charities. I would encourage you to post a thread about any one of them. Like I stated in the original post, we rarely hear about all the good NFL players do only the negative stuff. The more threads like this one the merrier, IMO.

I didn't post this because it was about DeSean Jackson. I posted it because of who he donated to. I feel that by raising awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project, and what they do, it is my way of giving back._________________